Creamy Mushroom & Spinach Risotto
Ingredients
2 cups McCain Garden Spinach
1 ½ cup risotto rice
5 cups water
200g exotic mushrooms, roughly chopped
½ large red onion, finely chopped
4 tbsp olive oil
60g butter
300ml fresh cream
100g parmesan cheese
1tbsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Servings
4
Directions
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
- In a large pan heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over high heat, add in the mushrooms, cook until golden brown and soft 4 - 5 min.
- Remove and keep them aside, will be added to the risotto later.
- In the same pan reduce the heat to medium, add 2 tbsp of olive oil and onion and fry until translucent.
- Add in garlic powder and risotto rice and stir. Add 2 cup of water and cook until absorbed, stirring constantly
- Add 1 cup of water and cook until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly
- Add the remaining water, ½ cup at a time, stirring nearly constantly until each portion is absorbed before adding the next.
- Add frozen McCain garden spinach, mushrooms, cream, butter, and stir until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Lower the heat and cook for 5 - 10 min, stirring constantly.
- The risotto should be al dante and have a creamy texture at this point.
- Serve warm.
- Enjoy with Mom, friends and family.
Recipe and Photo: @sifo_the_cooking_husband (on Instagram)
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